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42 -- OCCASIONAL SWIMMERS KIT, WATERPROOF RADIO BAG SOL N00189-99-T-H028 DUE 051499 POC Linda Coleman, Contract Specialist, 757-443-1406, and Marlene K. Chambley, Contracting Officer, 757-443-1362 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is N00189-99-T-H028 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-11 and Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13. The Standard Industrial Code is 5091 (for closing purposes only) and the small business size standard is 100 employees. Quotes shall be for the following contract line item number(s) and items: Description: Clin 0001, occasional swimmer's kit consisting of waterproof bag with vertical zipper and straps, Tactical Assault Special Communications I (TASC) headset with boom microphone, push to talk switch and clothing clip, unitof issue -- Kits, Qty -- 84, P/N #ODK-6E, Clin 0002, Saber radio adapter, unit of issue -- Kits, Qty -- 84, P/N #NTN5213C as required by the Commanding Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two (COMEODGRU TWO), 2520 Midway Road, Suite 100, Norfolk, VA 23521-3323. The government intends to purchase the above items from Television Equipment Associates, 2022 Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509 under other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(i)(ii). Quotes received shall specify FOB Destination by the contractor. Delivery is required no later than 10 weeks after date of order. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be a firm fixed price type contract. Quotes other than FOB Destination shall be ineligible for award. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply the following: all quotes listed on a letterhead or a cover sheet signed and dated thatcontains the requested items w/unit price, extended price, prompt payment terms, remittance address if different than the mailing address, descriptive literature of items quoted, solicitation number, time specified for receipt of quotes, name, address, and telephone number, terms of any express warranty and all other documentation specified herein. A statement specifying the extent of the agreement with all terms and conditions and provisions in the solicitation should be furnished with quote. Those companies that fail to furnish the required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Provisions at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, insert the following: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible company whose quote conforms to the lowest acceptable price or the most advantageous price to the government. All government minimum needs as stated above will be evaluated. Companies shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212.3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with their quote. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items Contract type: The resulting contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items: The following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11) "regulatory", FAR 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest, FAR 33.103 Independent Review of Agency Protests sets forth procedures for inexpensive, informal, procedurally simple, and expeditious resolution of protests. Where appropriate and permitted by law, FISC Norfolk encourages the use of those techniques set forth in FAR 33.103 to resolve agency protests. Therefore, companies may submit protests to the Contracting Officer at the following address: Fleet & Industrial Supply Center(FISC), Acquisition Department, 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600,Attn: Ms. Marlene Chambley, Norfolk VA 23511-3392, Telephone:(757) 443-1362. Protests should comply with and will be processed in accordance with the protest procedures set forth in FAR Part 33.103. As an alternative, offerors who protest may request FISC Norfolk to review the merits of the protest independent of the contracting officer who is conducting the source selection. FISC Norfolk Acquisition Department Code 200, Chief of the Contracting Office will conduct this independent review. The following NAVSUP clause applies to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference: SUP 5252.243.9400 Authorized Changes Only By The Contracting Officer. The following (DFAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFAR 252.225.7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payment Program Certificate, DFAR 252.225-7006 Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payment Program Certificate, DFAR 252.247-7024 Notification of transportation of Supplies By Sea, DFAR 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation By Sea, DFAR 252.204-7004 definitions as used in this clause. (1) "Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database" means the primary DoD repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with DoD. (2) "Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number" means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to identify unique business entities. (3) "Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number" means the DUNS number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet plus a 4-digit suffix that may be assigned by a parent (controlling) business concern. This 4-digit suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the parent business concern for such purposes as identifying subunits or affiliates of the parent business concern. (4) "Registered in the CCR database" means that all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, if applicable, and the corresponding Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, is in the CCR database; the DUNS number and the CAGE code have been validated; and all edits have been successfully completed. (b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. (2) The offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, its DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (3) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award.(4) DoD has established a goal of registering an applicant in the CCR database within 48 hours after receipt of a complete and accurate application via the Internet. However, registration of an applicant submitting an application through a method other than the Internet may take up to 30 days. Therefore, offerors that are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. (c) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to confirm on an annual basis that its information in the CCR database is accurate and complete. (d) Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil., DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items: The following clauses under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: 252.219-7008, 252-225-7001, and 252.233-7000. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating is C9E. Response time: All quotes in response to this solicitation shall be sent to the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center-Norfolk, Acquisition Department, 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600, Code 02H1J, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-3392 or FAX to (757) 443-1424, Attn: Linda Coleman, Contract Specialist by May 14, 1999 at 4:30 p.m. local time. Companies shall provide names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 customers, either Government or commercial that have received the contractor's supplies for the same or similar items. Companies must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Itemacquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as required in this synopsis/solicitation. The point of contact for this solicitation is Linda Coleman, (757) 443- 1406. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in one, no solicitation will be issued. Numbered Note 22 applies. Posted 04/30/99 (W-SN326391). (0120)

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